Karen Elizabeth Silver

Karen Elizabeth Silver

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family

1801 Century Park East, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

29 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 650-650 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

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Location

Ribet & Silver

1801 Century Park East, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Karen Elizabeth Silver's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Liz | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life Saver.

It sounds dramatic but this is the truth. Karen helped save me and my son during an extremely traumatic and difficult chapter of my life. I went through a bitter custody battle with my son’s narcissistic father, and without Karen I honestly don’t know where I would be today. She is whip smart, strate...gic, calm and supportive all while keeping her eye on the bigger picture. She is graceful and committed to the case regardless of how complex the situation becomes. She looked ahead of the immediate problems and provided me with advice that proved to be critical in addressing unforeseen issues that arose. She never made me any empty promises or steered me wrong. Instead she kept me sane by holding the bar high at all times, and modeled for me how to do the same in this complicated legal world. She is one of the most reliable and competent people I’ve ever known, and would always take my calls and was available to answer my endless repetitive questions without delay. She knows what’s at stake and is honest about every possible outcome every step of the way. I know how triggering and heartbreaking it can be to end up in court, especially when you know it’s not in your child’s best interest. Karen understands this and fights with intelligence and facts while she kept my child at the top of the priority of all the decisions we made. She taught me how to rise above the psychological abuse that my ex inflicted on me and my son - that is something I am eternally grateful to her for. It’s unjust and awful to have to spend money on keeping your child safe from the other parent, but the lessons I learned from Karen about how to deal with my son’s father for the rest of my life, are invaluable and worth every penny. I now refer to the verb ‘Karenize’ whenever I write anything down. Thank you Karen.

Posted by Richard | June 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A great and formidable lawyer .

Karen Silver represented me for most of 2022 in my divorce settlement. She is an excellent lawyer, and her direct, no nonsense approach to practicing law, was greatly appreciated during the aforementioned time. Her greatest gift is her ability to attend to details while never losing sight of the b...ig picture. She was also especially capable when it came to communicating with a lawyer on the other side, who was not always rational or organized. All in all, I would recommend Karen Silver to anyone who may be in need of a strong attorney to represent them in a divorce settlement.

Posted by Kelli | March 29, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

An advocate for justice in all areas

Karen is my hero. She was attentive and always available when time-sensitive inquires were needed. She collaborated with me to provide the most effective communication with my ex-husband through my initial divorce and subsequent legal battles for over 5 years. Her expertise guided me through nuanced ...and highly emotional issues. She was very professional and knowledgeable but always handled these contentious battles with kindness and compassion. I can’t say enough good things about her, her office staff and the 5 years of supportive guidance they provided.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Karen Silver is the best family law attorney I've worked with

Karen is fantastic! I worked with Karen over several months and she made everything seamless and easy. Her work ethic and legal advice is truly unmatched and it was a great experience. I've already given her name to several co-workers.

Posted by Jeff | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Karen is EXCELLENT!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Karen acts as a partner with you during the divorce which I think distinguishes her from other attorneys. She presents great arguments in court and the judges highly value her opinions. FIVE STARS

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Karen Elizabeth Silver's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beatrice Fung

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen was highly effective and professional."

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Joy Miles

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen maintains a friendly and professional tenor even while zealously advocating for her client, making the likelihood of a settlement increase and keeping costs down for both parties."

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Allison Novik

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer - she was very professional and courteous and a good advocate for her client."

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Scott Klopert

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kaen is an effective litigator and an excellent negotiator who is a recognized expert in Family Law."

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Robin Sax

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Besides being a valuable and knowledgable legal resource, Karen has a wonderful disposition that brings a sense of calm in the highly emotional area of Family Law. Karen has the ability to LISTEN and truly hear what her clients and colleagues say. In addition, Karen is an impeccable writer. Her declarations, motions, and written legal work are not only persuasive but the are eloquent, succinct and beautifully written."

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Lisa Sherman

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karen is not only smart, shrewd and strategically positions her clients to achieve the best results, but she provides the most important gift of all — compassion. Because of Karen’s experience, strong working relationships and reputation within the family law community, she is able to efficiently and effectively deliver first-class results for her clients. But, what truly sets her apart is the time that she devotes to nurturing her clients which is simply unmatched. Many of her clients are emotionally distraught when they first contact her, but by the time, they hang up the phone or meet her in person, they feel that they are in good hands. Even after Karen wraps up the legal issues for a client, Karen goes the extra mile guiding them on the road to recovery. My fellow attorneys and I always joke with our spouses that if anything were to ever happen in our marriages, we have already retained Karen to represent us!"

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Michael Greene

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a fierce advocate for her clients. She is very smart, thoroughly prepared, and makes every effort to settle cases when appropriate. Her fees are reasonable and she cares about her clients."

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Rozanna Velen

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen Silver is an excellent lawyer. She is very experienced and knowledgable. I highly recommend her for any family law matter."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Ribet & Silver

2010 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Barbakow & Ribet

1997 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Alexandra Leichter

Associations

2024 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section Executive Committee

Member

2020 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2016 - Present

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2000 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1997

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Family Law Roundtable

Mastering Support Orders: Income and Expense Declarations and Key Case Law

2025

Family Law Roundtable

Family Law Brief Writing Workshop

Publications

2018

Los Angeles Daily Journal Decision May Unleash Tsunami

2003

The Guardian Magazine Financial Obligations of Marital Partners

Languages

English

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